Synopsis:Dear girl with the red scarf, Love was never meant to be conquered; you have to surrender to it. Trust me. After all, I am Mr. Universe.When the universe conveys a message, you listen.

Olivia Montiano just caught her fiancé cheating. Now she is forced to question what she wants out of life and love. Striving to live up to her father’s unrealistic standards for the past twenty-three years, every decision she has ever made was with her father’s wishes in mind—until she finds mysterious, handwritten letters tucked away in places only meant for her. That’s when she realizes she’s been on the wrong path all along and gives her heart to a guy her father thinks is entirely wrong.

Washed-up abstract artist Nick Montgomery has had quite a few setbacks in life. He’s become accustomed to never needing anyone, thinking he’s just fine—until he meets the girl with the red scarf. She’s not his type. But the universe has other ideas. Nick has a secret he’s keeping from her, afraid it will bring their new relationship to a sudden halt.Will they figure out what the universe holds for them?Author Bio:Maria La Serra, a fashion designer, turned writer, lives in Montreal with her husband and two children. She will try everything at least once, except for skiing, hiking or camping-okay anything relating to activities done in the great outdoors. The Proverbial Mr. Universe is her first novel.

What I like about the story:Olivia and her unrecognizable self. I thought I might not like Liv but, then I find myself in her. Someone who is passionate with her craft and who is just waiting for an opportunity yet withheld by the problems in her family and most especially her fiance.

Mr. Universe to the rescue… Who have thought that you might fall in love and be inspired by a person who is sending you messages that perfect for your situation? I like this original concept very much.

Nick and his undeniable talent. A remarkable painter and a bartender at night, I still find Nick as a mysterious guy. I appreciate his efforts in pursuing Olivia and at the same time, he was not pushy.

Quotes to remember:Nina to Liv"Marriage is not a fairytale."

Homelessman to Liv"Don't worry! You're lost. The best of us are, but you will find your way. The Universe is everything all that is tangible and all that is not. Sometimes it's easy to get lost in the scheme of things. The world is wondrous and mysterious, but he will reveal himself to you when he is ready."

Jessica to Liv"You came out with me so I can shake some sense into you. Make you open your eyes. Have fun, Liv, you only got one life. You have been living with someone else's dream for far too long."

Nick's DreamWe are built to make mistakes, and we all deserve a second chance. I should know you don't always get second chance... so don't waste it.

Nick to Liv"Everyone has many sides to them. One side is for everyone to see and the other parts we want to hide, what we don't want the world to see, it's our most vulnerable side and it is our true self."

"It's like I've been wandering around without a purpose, then out of the blue, I look up an there you are, and all of a sudden everything makes perfect sense. I feel like our souls knew each other."

Dear Girl with the red scarf,Sometimes people just show up in our lives without any explanation. But if you should find love begging at the door of your heart and choose not to open it, then there is a good chance that you will deprive yourself of some happiness.I believe that nobody is terrified of love, only terrified of all the other crappy stuff that love brings along with it. Stop playing it safe, letting your mind rule where the heart is the only one could understand.Taking chances is what love is all about.Trust me, after all I am Mr. Universe

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Dear girl with the red scarf,You can't search for love. Love pursues you. Nor can you force it. You have to be patient....Wait patiently for it. And just when you think it is not possible, it happens unexpectedly.Just as the right time, with the right person. So let love find you.Trust me, after all, I am Mr. Universe.

How it ends:Rooftop+ Roshambo = let’s destiny and universe decide!

Verdict:Another debut novel that I love! Congratulations Maria La Serra! After reading The Proverbial Mr. Universe, I couldn't help but have a huge smile on my face. It is brilliantly written and interesting story that I have fun reading from start to finish!Visit these websites:

My siblings and I favorite pastime when we were young was watching movies all day on our VCD player. One of the films that I truly remembered that we watched for million times was Walt Disney’s Tarzan!

When I saw the upcoming movies in 2016, I couldn’t help but to be excited when I saw The Legend of Tarzan and its lead role went to one of my Hollywood celebrity crushes!

Luckily, I got free tickets to the advanced screening, which was held last night (May 29) at SM Megamall Cinema 2.

Why should you watch it? Here are the things that I appreciated with this film.~What is the story all about?I was expecting the movie adaptation just like the 1999 animated film of Tarzan. Somehow it was different. It didn’t start with Tarzan being found by gorillas. There were flashes of his life when he was in the jungle, but it gave more glimpse of why he was called the King of the Jungle.~Alexander Skarsgard is the perfect Tarzan.The height, built and hair, I couldn’t deny that Alexander was indeed Tarzan. I like how mysterious and at the same time expressive his eyes are just like what I always imagine if there would be a true Tarzan.~The other side of Jane Porter.I’m not a fan of Jane because she is only a love interest of Tarzan. Yet, seeing how Margot Robbie portrayed this brave woman with huge faith and a great spirit to her loved one, I actually look up to her.

~Deeper Story and Funny Moments.This is not the typical plot that we used to know. I liked how they brought up John Clayton III but didn’t forget the real Tarzan. There were serious and quite horrifying scenes yet what surprised me was Samuel L. Jackson’s character: Dr. George Washington Williams. He was very hilarious to the point that I couldn’t even stop myself from laughing and kept waiting for his next act.

Perksbewithyou ratings: 8.5/10

Head on to the cinema houses later and see The Legend of the Tarzan because it will be shown today! Enjoy and have fun!